need advice in behalf of enlisted family member

[callie1448]

My neice recently enlisted (October). She went to MEPS and swore in, and has since received her first contract with her top job choice on it (Avionics, or Aviation Electronics, something like that). She is due to ship in May of 2012- here is my question:

She recently received a summons to court for a criminal violation for which she is not guilty. Her lawyer believes he will be able to get a deal where by the result is "Continued Without Finding", she would be put on what is called administrative probation (meaning she may not get into any criminal trouble during that time, but she DOES not have any restrictions on her where abouts nor does she have a probation officer of any kind to report to). At the end of that period (likely a year) all charges are dropped and removed from criminal record.

She is going to call her recruiter first thing Monday but is worried that her ship date and contract for enlistment will all be thrown out or suspended, does anyone know what the policy is for this type of issue?

Thank you for any help

[Lisa 23]

Without going into a lot of speculation on what may or may not happen, the best answers your niece is going to get is from her recruiter.


Criminal History Waivers
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...minal.-um-.htm

[Phantom Blooper]

Recruiters should be off Monday...try Tuesday....

[callie1448]

Thank you all for the help!

USMC1963- yes, I think I will take up your offer and PM you, I am glad to have someone who knows some about this, thank you. And yes, it did happen in Massachusetts.

[fl1946]

Great advice counsel, USMC1963

[fl1946]

You mean "explanation", not "advice". LOL

Well...you are correct, explanation. I figure there was a "hold harmless" clause somewhere in the advice. LOL.

Semper fi,

[USNAviator]

As usual, great job steping up and helping out Dave.

Wishing you and your bride a very Happy New Year

[FoxtrotOscar]

Outstanding job USMC1963, Kudos on a job well done...

SF...

[Tennessee Top]

Dave, you are an outstanding resource here...another great job! Hope I never need your advice!!

[callie1448]

Thank you, USMC1963. I just spoke with her and she said you gave a lot of good information! She seems more calm and focused on the matter now.